the listing is very accurate - including the pics. yes, it's quite dark in the room. and it's small, though bathroom is big. and the area there is full of hostels and backpackers (kind of like times square or hollywood), so it's a hectic area. again, listing is very accurate. i mention this b/c i'm surprised by how many people stated it was 'perfect' or the 'best place' found. there are definitely better out there. and not being allowed to leave the AC on when out of the room is definitely not perfect (is very hot upon re-entering room and having to wait for AC to cool the room). microwave isn't within the room but outside in the hallway. all that being said, host is very communicative, and the lobby downstairs is very helpful. they do cleanings everyday, and the bottles of water daily are a really great touch. they also have a (bottled) water dispenser downstairs. wifi worked well. furthermore, the place has flexible cancellation, and not enough hosts get credit for that - this is a huge perk for people who have flexible travel plans, and is very much appreciated by guests like me